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#1 2008-04-13 7:30am

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1985 GT Performer

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1985 GT Performer

'85 Performer with og Paint/Decals

I wanted this bike since the day I saw it in the new 85 GT Freestyle ad. It took 23 years to get it! I guess it's better late than never. Here is the partslist: 1985 GT Performer F/F, Tuff Wheel II's, GT Mallet Stem, GT Performer Bars, A'me Rounds, GT Laid Back Seat Post, Velo Seat, Suntour Clamp, DC Nippon - Front, DC MX901 - Rear, DC Tech 6 Levers,, Vans Brake Shoes, Tioga Task Force Cranks, Tuff Neck Power Disc, Pro Neck Chain Wheel, Shimano DX Pedals, KMC Chain Primo V-Monster Skinwalls, Tioga Head Set, Odyssey Cables and BB, Suntour 16t Freewheel, GT Frame Standers, original paint/decals


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#2 2008-05-30 10:25am

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looking sweet ed! oh, i mean erich smile
been putting a lot of mileage on mine this spring/summer.

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#3 2008-05-30 10:28am

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Thats a great looking bike, nice work!

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#4 2008-08-05 10:06pm

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That is a sweet ride!  Love all the Eddie Fiola PP/PWTs!!!  I wonder If someone has a picture of every one he has ridden!!!


Looking for a few parts so please PM me if you have it:

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#5 2008-10-13 4:56pm

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I love this bike...I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to build one like it.  Nice work!

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#6 2008-10-13 5:01pm

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LOVE IT!!!! That's what I want as well. I've been looking for one to get and build up myself. This one is now one of my faves!!


I DON'T HAVE ANYMORE BIKES OR PARTS... ALL MY PICS ARE OUTDATED


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#7 2008-10-13 5:02pm

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Thanks guys, I ride this all the time.


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#8 2008-10-13 5:04pm

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verey nice GT you got there.cool


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#9 2008-10-13 5:41pm

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Didn't you have a thread about this bike?  Could you post the link to it here if so?

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#10 2008-10-13 5:48pm

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Charlie Brown wrote:

Didn't you have a thread about this bike?  Could you post the link to it here if so?

I think is the only thread I had... maybe
http://bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=51990


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#11 2009-01-09 5:41pm

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TRULY A NICE RYDE. GREAT JOB!


RYDE NOW, RYDE LATER, RYDE 2MORROW, RYDE 4EVER!!!!!!!!

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#12 2009-11-20 3:53pm

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That has to be the nicest yellow bike I have ever seen.big_smile


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#13 2011-04-20 9:12pm

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Well like they say good things come to those who wait!   Indeed it did:cool:cool

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#14 2011-10-04 11:43am

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Love it!  I want one!

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#15 2011-10-17 2:34pm

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Re: 1985 GT Performer

whats the serial number on this GT?

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#16 2011-10-17 8:04pm

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catwalkin wrote:

whats the serial number on this GT?

G5******** Made in Japan.


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#17 2011-10-17 8:29pm

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That is a sharp ride!!!  Nice job!


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#18 2011-10-18 6:41am

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erichevy wrote:

catwalkin wrote:

whats the serial number on this GT?

G5******** Made in Japan.

No, seriously.

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#19 2011-10-18 3:33pm

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catwalkin wrote:

erichevy wrote:

catwalkin wrote:

whats the serial number on this GT?

G5******** Made in Japan.

No, seriously.

That's all I remember of the serial... seriously.  Been sold a while back, sorry.


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#20 2011-10-18 7:18pm

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love those early yellow performer cool

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#21 2012-03-18 4:34pm

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Love it. I remember seeing that ad for the first time as well.


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